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Rutilated Quartz and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Rutilated Quartz and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz and Turquoise physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Rutilated Quartz and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Rutilated Quartz and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.

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